illuming

present participle of illume

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • For nearly a century, the Frost School has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of music and educating the very artists and leaders who have greatly impacted the industry.
    Quincy Green, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Outside of lunchtime, the district has a number of other nutrition education programs, from familiarizing kindergartners with the school’s salad bar to educating students on sorting food waste properly in partnership with Breathe California.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Antarctica is one of the most awe-inspiring places on the planet, and an expedition cruise is a fantastic way to experience it.
    Ashton Palmer, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
  • But every year there’s a different theme inspiring the fantasy football teams.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Sunlight pours in through soaring windows in the primary suite, illuminating a wooden media center.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Stamberg's stories and segments over the decades spanned the human experience, from examining matters of state to illuminating pointillist details of artistic achievement.
    David Folkenflik, NPR, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The production features design by Tom Pye, puppetry design and direction by Basil Twist, costumes by Kimie Nakano, lighting by Jessica Hung Han Yun, and movement by You-Ri Yamanaka.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The livestreamed event included the singer briefly turning off the lights in the area and then re-lighting them to reveal the album’s cover art projected onto a building.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Illuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illuming. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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